Alistair Body writes… Switching your principal firm is a significant decision for any appointed representative. Drawing on our 15 years of insights, below is a guide to help you navigate the transition with confidence and clarity. Assess your support structure Before making a switch, it’s essential to evaluate the level of support the new principal […]

Market Update from Broking Director Matthew Brunton The January blues are over, and I sit here asking myself where did the month go, and where is the year already going? During the end of 2023, we saw the market cycle transitioning from a harder to softer cycle and this has continued into 2024: some good […]

Starting Your Own Business – What’s Stopping You? Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding endeavour, but it often comes with a fair share of doubts and concerns. If you’ve been contemplating taking the leap into self-employment but find yourself hesitating, it’s crucial to address the factors that may be holding you […]

FCA’s three-year strategy to benefit Appointed Representatives   It’s refreshing to see the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) taking time to write to principal firms with Appointed Representatives (AR), highlighting its three-year strategy which includes making improvements to the oversight of the AR regime. It’s clear that the FCA has increased its engagement with principal firms […]

Do you have the fear of making the wrong decision? Then you may have ‘decidophobia’. While many will have a fear of heights, spiders, or public speaking, some of us have a fear of making the wrong choice when it comes to changing career (or even role or sector)Rachel Schofield released a report that focussed […]